The Tapered Shape of the Wheel Rims That Ride on Railroad

question 40

Multiple Choice

The tapered shape of the wheel rims that ride on railroad tracks allows opposite wheels to

• A)in effect, vary their diameters.
• B)travel at different linear speeds for the same rotational speed.
• C)both of these
• D)none of these

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